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KSU’s win streak fueled by strength of O-line. ‘It all starts up front.’

Kennesaw State has reached bowl eligibility for the first time in program history on the strength of an experienced and stout offensive line.

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Emory basketball made history last year. How they will ‘chase excellence’ now

The Eagles who play at the non-scholarship NCAA Division III have been to the national tournament in 11 of the past 12 seasons, including a stretch of 10 consecutive seasons.

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One of the top pass rushers in college football? He plays for Mercer

Coming off a year in which he was Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, Mercer's Andrew Zock is following it up by being among the FCS leaders in sacks, tackles for loss.

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Who’s built to finish? Field of HBCU teams for Celebration Bowl takes shape

The annual showcase pits the champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in a spotlight game for HBCU football.

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East Lake pro earns $50K prize for winning The Drew golf tournament

Dan Merriman topped a 72-player field to win The Drew golf tournament at East Lake and earn a check for $50,000

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Kennesaw State basketball cruises in season opener with 105-30 win

Kennesaw State cruised past Paine College 105-30 in its season opener. Next up, the Owls will head on the road to play Florida A&M on Saturday.

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Georgia State basketball loses season opener to Eastern Michigan

Jelani Hamilton led Georgia State with 13 points, but the Panthers lost their season opener 71-49 against Eastern Michigan on Monday night in Ypsilanti.

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Kennesaw State basketball starts season with high expectations

Picked to finish second in Conference USA, the Owls 'got to go hunt' as they begin the season led by CUSA Preseason Player of the Year Simeon Cottle.

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Two returning starters fuel optimism around Georgia State basketball

The Panthers are predicted to finish 11th in the 14-team Sun Belt Conference, but coach Jonas Hayes says the team has 'that it factor.'

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‘We’re still hungry’: Kennesaw State football celebrates first FBS bowl eligibility

It was a grand night for the Owls, who needed all 10 rounds to knock out Texas-El Paso, 33-20, at Fifth Third Stadium.

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Kennesaw State rallies to become bowl eligible

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After catching Jerry Mack’s eye early, he’s become key to KSU’s success

Watching a clip of Christian Moss made Jerry Moss interested in pursuing a coaching job at Kennesaw.

Kennesaw State beats Florida International 45-26 for fifth straight win

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For Kennesaw State, a bowl trip might hinge on wins in road games

KSU has proved it can win football games. Now the Owls must prove they can beat a conference opponent on the road.

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Big fourth quarter sparks Georgia Southern to win over Georgia State

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Georgia State ready to play rival, but who’ll play quarterback?

Georgia Southern has won the last two games against Georgia State, which has yet to announce who will start at quarterback in the Georgia Grown Bowl.

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Four-game winning streak sparks bowl dreams for Kennesaw State

KSU won only two games last year and was picked to finish last in Conference USA, but the climate has definitely changed.

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For Hayes brothers, Georgia State-UGA exhibition a full-circle moment

Georgia State basketball coach Jonas Hayes and brother Jarvis, both former UGA players, will host the Bulldogs in an exhibition in Atlanta on Wednesday.

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Former Georgia Tech golfer Christo Lamprecht earns PGA Tour card

Former Georgia Tech golfer Christo Lamprecht earned his PGA Tour card after finishing ninth on the Korn Ferry Tour points list.

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Dream’s Allisha Gray chosen first-team All-WNBA

Dream guard Allisha Gray was named first-team All-WNBA, the team announced Friday. Gray is the first Dream player to make the All-WNBA first-team since 2018.